Annaleigh and her mother, Lydia, live in a small village---Leanor. Annaleigh and Lydia argue about everything. What Annaleigh should eat, when she can play Nooshberry Ball or who she should collect evergreen coins from in her trade. Annaleigh wants to meet with her best friend, Malachi King, more often, but Lydia hates the Kings.Four immortal women---the Prattle--- rule over Annaleigh's town. To keep the people of Leanor in line, the Prattle hurl...